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                                SENATE JOURNAL                                                   
                                                                                                    
                           ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE                                              
                                                                                                    
                  TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE -- FIRST SESSION                                      
                                                                                                    
Juneau, Alaska                      Friday                     May 16, 2003                       
                                                                                                    
                          One Hundred Sixteenth Day                                              
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Pursuant to adjournment the Senate was called to order by President                                 
Therriault at 8:51 a.m.                                                                             
                                                                                                    
The roll showed eighteen members present. Senators Davis, Lincoln                                   
were absent.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
The prayer was offered by the Chaplain, Senator Ogan. Senator                                       
Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the prayer be                                        
spread. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                       
                                                                                                    
       From Ephesians, Chapter 6, verses 10-16:                                                     
                                                                                                    
       Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.                                      
       Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your                                       
       stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not                                   
       against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the                                 
       authorities, against the powers of this dark world and                                       
       against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.                                 
       Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the                                     
       day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground,                                     
       and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm                                     
       then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,                                      
       with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with                                     
       your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the                                      
       gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield                                 
       of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming                                      
  arrows of the evil one.                                             Amen.                        
                                                                                                    
Senator Guess led the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.                                           
                                                                                                    
The presence of Senator Davis was noted.                                                            
                                                                                                    

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                           Messages from the House                                               
                                                                                                    
HB 11                                                                                             
Message dated May 15 was read, stating the House concurred in the                                   
Senate amendment to HOUSE BILL NO. 11 "An Act relating to                                           
deposits to the Alaska permanent fund from mineral lease rentals,                                   
royalties, royalty sale proceeds, net profit shares under AS                                        
38.05.180(f) and (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments                                      
received by the state from mineral leases, and bonuses received by the                              
state from mineral leases, and limiting deposits from those sources to                              
the 25 percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution of the State                           
of Alaska; and providing for an effective date," thus adopting:                                     
                                                                                                    
          HOUSE BILL NO. 11 am S(efd fld S) "An Act                                                 
          relating to deposits to the Alaska permanent fund                                         
          from mineral lease rentals, royalties, royalty sale                                       
          proceeds, net profit shares under AS 38.05.180(f) and                                     
          (g), federal mineral revenue sharing payments                                             
          received by the state from mineral leases, and                                            
          bonuses received by the state from mineral leases,                                        
          and limiting deposits from those sources to the 25                                        
          percent required under art. IX, sec. 15, Constitution                                     
          of the State of Alaska."                                                                  
  (technical title change)                                                                          
                                                                                                    
HB 90                                                                                             
Message dated May 15 was read, stating the House concurred in the                                   
Senate amendment to CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 90(FIN), thus                                             
adopting:                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
          SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                                       
          90(FIN) "An Act relating to a salmon product                                              
          development tax credit and a salmon utilization tax                                       
          credit under the Alaska fisheries business tax; and                                       
          providing for an effective date."                                                         
                                                                                                    
SB 142                                                                                            
Message dated May 15 was read, stating the House passed and                                         
returned:                                                                                           
                                                                                                    

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          SENATE BILL NO. 142 "An Act designating the                                               
          Department of Natural Resources as lead agency for                                        
          resource development projects; making conforming                                          
          amendments; and providing for an effective date."                                         
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment.                                              
                                                                                                    
Messages dated May 15 were read, stating the House passed and                                       
transmitted for consideration:                                                                      
                                                                                                    
                  First Reading and Reference of House Bills                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 18                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 18(JUD) am BY THE HOUSE                                                       
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                      
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to the liability of parents and legal                                    
          guardians of minors who destroy property."                                                
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social                            
Services Committee.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
The presence of Senator Lincoln was noted.                                                          
                                                                                                    
HB 211                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 211(HES) BY THE HOUSE HEALTH,                                                 
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                  
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to a student loan repayment program                                      
          for nurses, and amending the duties of the Board of                                       
          Nursing that relate to this program; and providing for                                    
          an effective date."                                                                       
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Finance Committee.                                      
                                                                                                    
HB 252                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 252(STA) BY THE HOUSE STATE                                                   
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                        
                                                                                                    
          "An Act relating to the terms and duties of the                                           
          members of the State Board of Registration for                                            
          Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors."                                                

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was read the first time and referred to the Labor and Commerce and                                  
Judiciary Committees.                                                                               
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                               Concur Messages                                                   
                                                                                                    
SB 87                                                                                             
Message dated May 15 was read, stating the House passed and                                         
returned for consideration SENATE BILL NO. 87 with the following                                    
amendment:                                                                                          
                                                                                                    
          HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) "An                                                  
          Act relating to principal and income in the                                               
          administration of trusts and decedents' estates and the                                   
          mental health trust fund; adopting a version of the                                       
          Uniform Principal and Income Act; and providing for                                       
          an effective date."                                                                       
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved that the Senate concur in the House                                       
amendment.                                                                                          
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the Senate concur in the House                                           
amendment?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                           
                                                                                                    
HCS SB 87(JUD)                                                                                      
Shall the Senate concur in the House amendment                                                      
to SB 87? Effective Date                                                                            
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  18   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  2                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green,                                   
Guess, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor,                                        
Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Absent:  Hoffman, Olson                                                                             
                                                                                                    
and so, the Senate concurred in the House amendment, thus adopting                                  
HOUSE CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 87(JUD) "An Act relating to                                            
principal and income in the administration of trusts and decedents'                                 
estates and the mental health trust fund; adopting a version of the                                 
Uniform Principal and Income Act; and providing for an effective                                    
date."                                                                                              
                                                                                                    

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Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
vote on concurrence be considered the vote on the effective date                                    
clause. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                       
                                                                                                    
The Secretary was requested to notify the House.                                                    
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment.                                              
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                          Standing Committee Reports                                             
                                                                                                    
SB 194                                                                                            
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered SENATE BILL NO.                                         
194 "An Act authorizing delivery of up to two bottles of distilled                                  
spirits to a cruise ship passenger or hotel guest." Signing do pass:                                
Senator Bunde, Chair; Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens.                                               
                                                                                                    
The following fiscal information was published today:                                               
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Public Safety                                               
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 83                                                                                             
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE                                            
BILL NO. 83(JUD) "An Act adopting a version of the Revised                                          
Uniform Arbitration Act; relating to the state's existing Uniform                                   
Arbitration Act; amending Rules 3, 18, 19, 20, and 21, Alaska Rules                                 
of Civil Procedure, Rule 601, Alaska Rules of Evidence, and Rule                                    
402, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an                                      
effective date." Signing no recommendation: Senator Bunde, Chair;                                   
Senators Seekins, Gary Stevens.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Law                                                         
 Fiscal Note No. 2, zero, Alaska Court System                                                       
 Fiscal Note No. 3, zero, Department of Corrections                                                 
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee.                                                   
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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HB 232                                                                                            
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered HOUSE BILL NO.                                          
232 "An Act relating to mercury classics; and providing for an                                      
effective date." Signing do pass: Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Gary                                
Stevens. Signing no recommendation: Senator Seekins.                                                
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, House Labor and Commerce Committee                                        
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Finance Committee.                                                     
                                                                                                    
HB 269                                                                                            
The Labor and Commerce Committee considered CS FOR HOUSE                                            
BILL NO. 269(FIN) "An Act establishing the Safety Code Task Force;                                  
and providing for an effective date." Signing no recommendation:                                    
Senator Bunde, Chair; Senator Gary Stevens. Signing do pass: Senator                                
Seekins.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The following previously published fiscal information applies:                                      
 Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Community and Economic                                      
  Development                                                                                       
 Fiscal Note No. 4, zero, House Finance Committee                                                   
 Fiscal Note No. 5, zero, House Finance Committee                                                   
                                                                                                    
The bill was referred to the Rules Committee.                                                       
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                  Introduction and Reference of Senate Bills                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 228                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 228 BY SENATOR SEEKINS, entitled:                                                   
                                                                                                    
              "An Act relating to immunity for free health care                                    
             services provided by certain health care providers;                                   
          and providing for an effective date."                                                     
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Health, Education and Social                            
Services and Judiciary Committees.                                                                  
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                       Reconsideration of Senate Bills                                           
                                                                                                    
SB 30                                                                                             
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 30(JUD) am be taken up. The bill was before the                                     
Senate on reconsideration.                                                                          
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
30(JUD) am "An Act relating to information and services available to                                
pregnant women and other persons; and ensuring informed consent                                     
before an abortion may be performed, except in cases of medical                                     
emergency" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following                                  
result:                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
CSSB 30(JUD) am                                                                                     
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins,                                        
Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner                                                   
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Bunde, Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Lincoln, Wilken                                   
                                                                                                    
Wagoner changed from "Nay" to "Yea".                                                                
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(JUD) am passed the Senate                                         
on reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                               
                                                                                                    
SB 100                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An Act                                          
making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and                                     
reappropriations; capitalizing funds; and making other appropriations"                              
be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration.                                     
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
100(FIN) "An Act making capital appropriations, supplemental                                        
appropriations, and reappropriations; capitalizing funds; making other                              
appropriations; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?"                              
The roll was taken with the following result:                                                       
                                                                                                    

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CSSB 100(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date                                    
clauses.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The                              
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 100(FIN)                                                                                       
Effective Date Clauses                                                                              
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the effective date clauses failed.                                                          
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional                                    
budget reserve fund section 14(d).                                                                  
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund                                   
section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska)                             
be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                          
                                                                                                    
CSSB 100(FIN) (efd fld)                                                                             
Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Sec. 14(d)?                                                               
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    

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Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be                                 
adopted.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional                                    
budget reserve fund section 14(a).                                                                  
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund                                   
section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska)                             
be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                          
                                                                                                    
CSSB 100(FIN)(efd fld)                                                                              
Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Sec 14(a)?                                                                
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be                                 
adopted.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional                                    
budget reserve fund section 14(b).                                                                  
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund                                   
section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska)                             
be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                          
                                                                                                    
CSSB 100(FIN)(efd fld)                                                                              
Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Sec 14(b)?                                                                
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be                                 
adopted.                                                                                            

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Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the constitutional                                    
budget reserve fund section 14(c).                                                                  
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the constitutional budget reserve fund                                   
section (Article IX, Section 17(c) Constitution of the State of Alaska)                             
be adopted?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                          
                                                                                                    
CSSB 100(FIN)(efd fld)                                                                              
Adopt Budget Reserve Fund Sec. 14(c)?                                                               
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the constitutional budget reserve fund section failed to be                                 
adopted.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An                                       
Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and                                 
reappropriations; capitalizing funds; and making other appropriations"                              
was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                                      
                                                                                                    
SB 102                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 102(L&C) am (efd fld) "An Act increasing the                                        
amount of revenue received by the state from charitable gaming                                      
activities, and relating to taxes on pull-tabs" be taken up. The bill was                           
before the Senate on reconsideration.                                                               
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
102(L&C) am "An Act increasing the amount of revenue received by                                    
the state from charitable gaming activities; relating to taxes on pull-                             
tabs; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll                               
was taken with the following result:                                                                
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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CSSB 102(L&C) am                                                                                    
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 102(L&C) am passed the Senate                                        
on reconsideration.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date                                    
clauses.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The                              
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 102(L&C) am                                                                                    
Effective Date Clauses                                                                              
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the effective date clauses failed.                                                          
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 102(L&C) am(efd fld) "An Act                                                 
increasing the amount of revenue received by the state from charitable                              
gaming activities, and relating to taxes on pull-tabs" was referred to                              
the Secretary for engrossment.                                                                      
                                                                                                    
SB 117                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act relating to the                                           
longevity bonus program" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate                                
on reconsideration.                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
Senator Guess declared a conflict of interest.                                                      
                                                                                                    

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The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
117(FIN) "An Act relating to the longevity bonus program; and                                       
providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken                               
with the following result:                                                                          
                                                                                                    
CSSB 117(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  11   NAYS:  9   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens                                    
G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                              
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan,                                  
Olson                                                                                               
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date                                    
clauses.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The                              
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 117(FIN)                                                                                       
Effective Date Clauses                                                                              
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  20   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green,                                   
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens                                   
G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                              
                                                                                                    
and so, the effective date clauses were adopted and the bill was                                    
referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                                          
                                                                                                    
SB 119                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act authorizing the Alaska                                    
Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions; amending                                      
campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements, campaign                                  
contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after elections,                           

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and provisions related to unused campaign contributions; providing for                              
expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures for determining,                               
violations of state election campaign laws; amending the time period                                
within which to file an administrative complaint of a violation of state                            
election campaign laws; amending the definitions of 'express                                        
communication' and 'political party' for state election campaigns;                                  
amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use                            
of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public Offices                                       
Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the regulation of                                
lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the reporting of                                       
financial interests by public officials; adding a definition of 'domestic                           
partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public official financial                        
disclosure requirements; allowing classified employees to take an                                   
active part in political party management; and making conforming                                    
amendments" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on                                          
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens called the Senate. The call was satisfied.                                      
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
119(FIN) "An Act authorizing the Alaska Public Offices Commission                                   
to issue advisory opinions; amending campaign financial disclosure                                  
and reporting requirements, campaign contribution limits, provisions                                
related to contributions after elections, and provisions related to                                 
unused campaign contributions; providing for expedited consideration                                
of, and modifying procedures for determining, violations of state                                   
election campaign laws; amending the time period within which to file                               
an administrative complaint of a violation of state election campaign                               
laws; amending the definitions of 'express communication' and                                       
'political party' for state election campaigns; amending the registration                           
fee for lobbyists; providing for increased use of electronic filing for                             
reports to the Alaska Public Offices Commission; adding a definition                                
of 'commission' in the regulation of lobbying laws; amending the                                    
requirements for the reporting of financial interests by public officials;                          
adding a definition of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code                            
and in the public official financial disclosure requirements; allowing                              
classified employees to take an active part in political party                                      
management; making conforming amendments; and providing for an                                      
effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following                             
result:                                                                                             

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CSSB 119(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved for the adoption of the effective date                                    
clauses.                                                                                            
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the effective date clauses be adopted?" The                              
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 119(FIN)                                                                                       
Effective Date Clauses                                                                              
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the effective date clauses failed.                                                          
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act authorizing                                        
the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions;                                    
amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements,                                  
campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after                             
elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions;                                 
providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures                                  
for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending                               
the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a                               
violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of                              
'express communication' and 'political party' for state election                                    
campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for                               
increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public                                 

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Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the                                      
regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the                                      
reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition                           
of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public                              
official financial disclosure requirements; allowing classified                                     
employees to take an active part in political party management; and                                 
making conforming amendments" was referred to the Secretary for                                     
engrossment.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent to return to                                  
Messages from the House. Without objection, the Senate returned to:                                 
                                                                                                    
                           Messages from the House                                               
                                                                                                    
Message dated May 15 was read, stating:                                                             
                                                                                                    
The House of Representatives respectfully invites the Senate to a Joint                             
Session of the Twenty-third Alaska Legislature at 3:00 p.m. Sunday,                                 
May 18, for the purpose of confirmation of Governor Murkowski's                                     
appointees.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
Senate accept the House invitation to meet in Joint Session. Without                                
objection, it was so ordered.                                                                       
                                                                                                    
The Secretary was requested to notify the House.                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                 Reconsideration of Senate Bills (continued)                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 185                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) be taken up. The bill was before the                                       
Senate on reconsideration.                                                                          
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
185(FIN) "An Act providing for a reduction of royalty on certain oil                                
produced from Cook Inlet submerged land, and for a credit for certain                               
exploration expenses against oil and gas properties production taxes                                
on oil and gas produced from a lease or property in the state" pass the                             
Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                                              

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CSSB 185(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  18   NAYS:  2   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, French, Green, Guess,                                   
Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor,                                        
Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Elton, Lincoln                                                                               
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                  
                                                                                                    
SB 202                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) "An Act relating to school                                                 
transportation; relating to the base student allocation used in the                                 
formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an                                 
effective date" be taken up. The bill was before the Senate on                                      
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                     
return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding its previous                                 
action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 2. Without objection, the                                  
bill was returned to second reading.                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Guess moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                     
rescind its action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 2. Objections                                  
were heard.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its action in failing to                              
adopt Amendment No. 2?" The roll was taken with the following                                       
result:                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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CSSB 202(FIN)                                                                                       
Second Reading                                                                                      
Rescind action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 2?                                                 
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  8   NAYS:  12   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
and so, the motion failed.                                                                          
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) was automatically in third                                          
reading on reconsideration.                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                   
return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding its previous                                 
action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 4. Without objection, the                                  
bill was returned to second reading.                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                   
rescind its action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 4. Objections                                  
were heard.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its action in failing to                              
adopt Amendment No. 4?" The roll was taken with the following                                       
result:                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
CSSB 202(FIN)                                                                                       
Second Reading                                                                                      
Rescind action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 4?                                                 
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  9   NAYS:  11   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson,                                 
Taylor                                                                                              
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                              
                                                                                                    
and so, the motion failed.                                                                          
                                                                                                    

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CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) was automatically in third                                          
reading on reconsideration.                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                    
return to second reading for the purpose of rescinding its previous                                 
action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 3. Without objection, the                                  
bill was returned to second reading.                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor moved and asked unanimous consent that the Senate                                    
rescind its action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 3. Objections                                  
were heard.                                                                                         
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the Senate rescind its action in failing to                              
adopt Amendment No. 3?" The roll was taken with the following                                       
result:                                                                                             
                                                                                                    
CSSB 202(FIN)                                                                                       
Second Reading                                                                                      
Rescind action in failing to adopt Amendment No. 3?                                                 
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  9   NAYS:  11   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson,                                 
Taylor                                                                                              
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                              
                                                                                                    
and so, the motion failed.                                                                          
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) was automatically in third                                          
reading on reconsideration.                                                                         
                                                                                                    
Senator Hoffman moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill be                                  
returned to second reading for the purpose of a specific amendment,                                 
that being Amendment No. 5. Without objection, the bill was returned                                
to second reading.                                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Senator Hoffman offered Amendment No. 5 :                                                            
                                                                                                    
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Senator Hoffman moved for the adoption of Amendment No. 5.                                          
Senator Wilken objected.                                                                            
                                                                                                    
Senator Ellis rose to a point of order regarding proceedings. President                             
Therriault cautioned members to proceed in order.                                                   
                                                                                                    
Senator Ellis called the Senate. The call was satisfied.                                            
                                                                                                    
Senator Hoffman moved to withdraw Amendment No. 5. Senator                                          
Taylor objected.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall Amendment No. 5 be withdrawn?" The roll                                  
was taken with the following result:                                                                
                                                                                                    
CSSB 202(FIN)                                                                                       
Second Reading                                                                                      
Withdraw Amendment No. 5?                                                                           
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  13   NAYS:  7   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, French, Green, Hoffman, Ogan,                                         
Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                          
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, Guess, Lincoln, Olson, Taylor                                           
                                                                                                    
and so, Amendment No. 5 was withdrawn.                                                              
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) was automatically in third                                          
reading on reconsideration.                                                                         
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
202(FIN) "An Act relating to school transportation; relating to the base                            
student allocation used in the formula for state funding of public                                  
education; and providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The                               
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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CSSB 202(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
Effective Date                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  17   NAYS:  3   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green,                                   
Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G,                                         
Wagoner, Wilken                                                                                     
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Lincoln, Taylor, Therriault                                                                  
                                                                                                    
Taylor changed from "Yea" to "Nay".                                                                 
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective                             
date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered and the bill was                                  
referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                                          
                                                                                                    
SB 213                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens requested that the reconsideration on CS FOR                                    
SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing the Knik                                     
Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority" be taken                              
up. The bill was before the Senate on reconsideration.                                              
                                                                                                    
The question to be reconsidered: "Shall CS FOR SENATE BILL NO.                                      
213(FIN) "An Act establishing the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll                                          
Authority and relating to that authority; and providing for an effective                            
date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken with the following result:                               
                                                                                                    
CSSB 213(FIN)                                                                                       
Third Reading - On Reconsideration                                                                  
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  15   NAYS:  5   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, French, Green, Guess, Ogan,                                    
Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                  
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Ellis, Elton, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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and so, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN) passed the Senate on                                        
reconsideration.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective                             
date clause. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall the effective date clause be adopted?" The                               
roll was taken with the following result:                                                           
                                                                                                    
CSSB 213(FIN)                                                                                       
Effective Date Clause                                                                               
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  12   NAYS:  8   EXCUSED:  0   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Green, Ogan, Seekins, Stevens B,                                      
Stevens G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner, Wilken                                                      
                                                                                                    
Nays:  Davis, Ellis, Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Olson                                  
                                                                                                    
and so, the effective date clause failed.                                                           
                                                                                                    
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing                                       
the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority"                              
was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                        Consideration of the Calendar                                            
                                                                                                    
                        Second Reading of Senate Bills                                           
                                                                                                    
SB 215                                                                                            
SENATE BILL NO. 215 "An Act giving notice of and approving the                                      
entry into and the issuance of certificates of participation for a lease-                           
purchase agreement for a seafood and food safety laboratory facility;                               
relating to the use of certain investment income for certain                                        
construction costs; and providing for an effective date" was read the                               
second time.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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Senator Gary Stevens, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for                                  
the adoption of the State Affairs Committee Substitute offered on page                              
1384. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being                              
no further objections, CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 215(STA) "An                                          
Act relating to a lease-purchase agreement for, the construction and                                
equipping of, and the financing of a seafood and food safety laboratory                             
facility to be operated by the Department of Environmental                                          
Conservation, including the issuance of certificates of participation,                              
and the use of certain investment income for certain construction and                               
equipping costs; and providing for an effective date" was adopted.                                  
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                              
passage. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 215(STA)                                         
will be on the May 17 calendar.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                        Second Reading of House Bills                                            
                                                                                                    
HB 49                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 49(JUD) "An Act relating to the                                               
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification registration system and                                  
testing; and providing for an effective date" was read the second time.                             
                                                                                                    
Senator Seekins, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                   
adoption of the Judiciary Senate Committee Substitute offered on page                               
1270. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                            
NO. 49(JUD) was adopted.                                                                            
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                              
passage. Objections were heard.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                         
NO. 49(JUD) will be on the May 17 calendar.                                                         
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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HB 57                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 57(FIN) "An Act amending the manner                                           
of determining the royalty received by the state on gas production as it                            
relates to the manufacture of certain value-added products" was read                                
the second time.                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                   
adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page                                 
1385. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being                              
no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                          
57(FIN) was adopted.                                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                              
passage. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                         
NO. 57(FIN) will be on the May 17 calendar.                                                         
                                                                                                    
HB 61                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(FIN) "An Act establishing an                                               
exploration and development incentive tax credit for operators and                                  
working interest owners directly engaged in the exploration for and                                 
development of gas for sale and delivery without reference to volume                                
from a lease or property in the state; and providing for an effective                               
date" was read the second time.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Ogan, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                      
adoption of the Resources Senate Committee Substitute offered on                                    
page 1270. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There                               
being no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE                                             
BILL NO. 61(RES) was adopted.                                                                       
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                              
passage. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                         
NO. 61(RES) will be on the May 17 calendar.                                                         
                                                                                                    

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HB 151                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 151(JUD) am "An Act relating to claims                                        
and court actions for defects in the design, construction, and                                      
remodeling of certain dwellings; limiting when certain court actions                                
may be brought; and amending Rules 79 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil                                 
Procedure" was read the second time.                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Bunde, Chair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                     
adoption of the Labor and Commerce Senate Committee Substitute                                      
offered on page 1272. Without objection, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR                                       
HOUSE BILL NO. 151(L&C) was adopted.                                                                
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be considered engrossed, advanced to third reading and placed on final                              
passage. Senator Ellis objected.                                                                    
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL                                         
NO. 151(L&C) will be on the May 17 calendar.                                                        
                                                                                                    
HB 229                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) "An Act relating to special                                          
medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or                                       
cognitively disabled" was read the second time.                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Green, Cochair, moved and asked unanimous consent for the                                   
adoption of the Finance Senate Committee Substitute offered on page                                 
1385. Senator Ellis objected, then withdrew his objection. There being                              
no further objections, SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.                                          
229(FIN) "An Act relating to special medical parole and to prisoners                                
who are severely medically or cognitively disabled; relating to a                                   
severe acute respiratory syndrome control program; and providing for                                
an effective date" was adopted.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
SENATE CS FOR CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 229(FIN) will be on                                             
the May 17 calendar.                                                                                
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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SCR 15                                                                                            
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that                                          
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules                                                
24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State                                      
Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 229, relating to special                                     
medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or                                       
cognitively disabled, be brought up as a Special Order of Business.                                 
Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                               
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                          Special Order of Business                                              
                                                                                                    
                     Second Reading of Senate Resolutions                                        
                                                                                                    
SCR 15                                                                                            
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15, which had been                                                 
held on the Secretary's desk (page 1389) was read the second time and                               
was before the Senate on final passage.                                                             
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION                                             
NO. 15 Suspending Rules 24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules                                  
of the Alaska State Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 229,                                     
relating to special medical parole and to prisoners who are severely                                
medically or cognitively disabled, pass the Senate?" The roll was                                   
taken with the following result:                                                                    
                                                                                                    
SCR 15                                                                                              
Second Reading - Final Passage                                                                      
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green,                                   
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens                                   
G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner                                                                      
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Wilken                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
and so, SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 passed the                                              
Senate and was referred to the Secretary for engrossment.                                           
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                  Second Reading of House Bills (continued)                                      
                                                                                                    
HB 242                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) "An Act relating to licensing                                        
of certified public accountants; and providing for an effective date"                               
was read the second time.                                                                           
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Without                                   
objection, it was so ordered.                                                                       
                                                                                                    
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) was read the third time.                                             
                                                                                                    
The question being: "Shall CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C)                                           
"An Act relating to licensing of certified public accountants; and                                  
providing for an effective date" pass the Senate?" The roll was taken                               
with the following result:                                                                          
                                                                                                    
CSHB 242(L&C)                                                                                       
Third Reading - Final Passage                                                                       
Effective Date                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
YEAS:  19   NAYS:  0   EXCUSED:  1   ABSENT:  0                                                   
                                                                                                    
Yeas:  Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis, Elton, French, Green,                                   
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Olson, Seekins, Stevens B, Stevens                                   
G, Taylor, Therriault, Wagoner                                                                      
                                                                                                    
Excused:  Wilken                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
and so, CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 242(L&C) passed the Senate.                                           
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
vote on the passage of the bill be considered the vote on the effective                             
date clause. Without objection, it was so ordered.                                                  
                                                                                                    
Senator Taylor gave notice of reconsideration.                                                      
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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HB 266                                                                                            
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) "An Act relating to questioned                                       
ballots and questioned voters, voter registration, training of election                             
officials, preparation of election materials, provision of election                                 
materials, forms, and supplies for polling places, voter identification,                            
absentee voting, and counting ballots; and providing for an effective                               
date" was read the second time.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator Ellis                             
objected.                                                                                           
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 266(FIN) will                                     
be on the May 17 calendar.                                                                          
                                                                                                    
HB 313                                                                                            
HOUSE BILL NO. 313 "An Act authorizing a pilot program relating                                     
to state procurement and the use of electronic commerce tools; and                                  
providing for an effective date" was read the second time.                                          
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the bill                                 
be advanced to third reading and placed on final passage. Senator                                   
Elton objected.                                                                                     
                                                                                                    
President Therriault stated HOUSE BILL NO. 313 will be on the May                                   
17 calendar.                                                                                        
                                                                                                    
SB 202                                                                                            
Senator Ellis moved that the Senate rescind its previous action in                                  
passing CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) "An Act relating to                                         
school transportation; relating to the base student allocation used in the                          
formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an                                 
effective date."                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
President Therriault ruled the motion out of order, stating the bill was                            
no longer in the possession of the Senate.                                                          
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

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                                  Citations                                                      
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Jason Ohler, Ph. D.                                                                      
Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                        
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
Representative(s) Weyhrauch, Kerttula                                                               
                                                                                                    
                                               th                                                   
Honoring - Future Farmers of America 75 Anniversary                                                 
Senator(s) Green, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Dorothy Gray                                                                             
Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson,                                       
Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens,                                  
Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken                                                                        
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Kenai Central High School Choir                                                          
Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson,                                       
Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens,                                  
Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken                                                                        
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Christopher Mapes                                                                        
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Debra K. Mullins                                                                         
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik High School                                                     
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson,                                       
Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens,                                  
Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken                                                                        

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Honoring - Harvey Marvin                                                                            
Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch                                                               
Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Festival Band                                                 
Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch                                                               
Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Juneau-Douglas High School Girls' Basketball Team                                        
Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch                                                               
Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Petersburg's Viking Swim Club                                                            
Representative(s) Kerttula                                                                          
Senator(s) Taylor, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton,                                 
Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary                                    
Stevens, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                            
                                                                                                    
Honoring - West High School "We the People" Constitutional                                          
Competition Team                                                                                    
Representative(s) Croft                                                                             
Senator(s) French, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis,                                 
Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens,                                  
Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                               
                                                                                                    
Honoring - Joe L. Hayes                                                                             
Representative(s) Guttenberg                                                                        
Senator(s) Seekins, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis,                                
Elton, French, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Ben Stevens, Gary                                     
Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                    
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Ida Johnson                                                                           
Senator(s) Davis, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Dyson, Ellis, Elton,                                  
Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary                                    
Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                    

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In Memoriam - Frank Donald Puksiaq Kenworthy, Jr.                                                   
Representative(s) Joule                                                                             
Senator(s) Olson, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton,                                  
Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary                                    
Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                    
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Glenn J. Kipp                                                                         
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Wagoner, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson,                                       
Elton, Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens,                                  
Gary Stevens, Taylor, Wilken                                                                        
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Leelynn Haywood Chumley                                                               
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Ed Borden                                                                             
Representative(s) Chenault                                                                          
Senator(s) Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Elton, Green,                                  
Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                  
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Carl Frederick Nickel                                                                 
Representative(s) Kerttula, Foster, Weyhrauch                                                       
Senator(s) Lincoln, Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson,                                
Green, Guess, Hoffman, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary Stevens,                                    
Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                             
                                                                                                    
In Memoriam - Jim E. Cashen                                                                         
Representative(s) Kerttula, Weyhrauch                                                               
Senator(s) Elton, Therriault, Bunde, Cowdery, Davis, Dyson, Ellis,                                  
Green, Guess, Hoffman, Lincoln, Ogan, Seekins, Ben Stevens, Gary                                    
Stevens, Taylor, Wagoner, Wilken                                                                    
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
citations be adopted. Without objection, the citations were adopted and                             
referred to the Secretary for transmittal.                                                          
                                                                                                    

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                                 Engrossment                                                     
SB 30                                                                                             
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 30(JUD) am "An Act relating to                                               
information and services available to pregnant women and other                                      
persons; and ensuring informed consent before an abortion may be                                    
performed, except in cases of medical emergency" was engrossed,                                     
signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                              
consideration.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
SB 100                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 100(FIN)(brf sup maj fld)(efd fld) "An                                       
Act making capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and                                 
reappropriations; capitalizing funds; and making other appropriations"                              
was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted                                
to the House for consideration.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 102                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 102(L&C) am(efd fld) "An Act                                                 
increasing the amount of revenue received by the state from charitable                              
gaming activities, and relating to taxes on pull-tabs" was engrossed,                               
signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                              
consideration.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
SB 117                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 117(FIN) "An Act relating to the                                             
longevity bonus program; and providing for an effective date" was                                   
engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted to                                 
the House for consideration.                                                                        
                                                                                                    
SB 119                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 119(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act authorizing                                        
the Alaska Public Offices Commission to issue advisory opinions;                                    
amending campaign financial disclosure and reporting requirements,                                  
campaign contribution limits, provisions related to contributions after                             
elections, and provisions related to unused campaign contributions;                                 
providing for expedited consideration of, and modifying procedures                                  
for determining, violations of state election campaign laws; amending                               
the time period within which to file an administrative complaint of a                               
violation of state election campaign laws; amending the definitions of                              
'express communication' and 'political party' for state election                                    

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campaigns; amending the registration fee for lobbyists; providing for                               
increased use of electronic filing for reports to the Alaska Public                                 
Offices Commission; adding a definition of 'commission' in the                                      
regulation of lobbying laws; amending the requirements for the                                      
reporting of financial interests by public officials; adding a definition                           
of 'domestic partner' in the legislative ethics code and in the public                              
official financial disclosure requirements; allowing classified                                     
employees to take an active part in political party management; and                                 
making conforming amendments" was engrossed, signed by the                                          
President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                                            
consideration.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
SB 185                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 185(FIN) "An Act providing for a                                             
reduction of royalty on certain oil produced from Cook Inlet                                        
submerged land, and for a credit for certain exploration expenses                                   
against oil and gas properties production taxes on oil and gas produced                             
from a lease or property in the state" was engrossed, signed by the                                 
President and Secretary and transmitted to the House for                                            
consideration.                                                                                      
                                                                                                    
 SB 202                                                                                           
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 202(FIN) "An Act relating to school                                          
transportation; relating to the base student allocation used in the                                 
formula for state funding of public education; and providing for an                                 
effective date" was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary                                
and transmitted to the House for consideration.                                                     
                                                                                                    
SB 213                                                                                            
CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 213(FIN)(efd fld) "An Act establishing                                       
the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority and relating to that authority"                              
was engrossed, signed by the President and Secretary and transmitted                                
to the House for consideration.                                                                     
                                                                                                    
SCR 15                                                                                            
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15 Suspending Rules                                                
24(c), 35, 41(b), and 42(e), Uniform Rules of the Alaska State                                      
Legislature, concerning House Bill No. 229, relating to special                                     
medical parole and to prisoners who are severely medically or                                       
cognitively disabled was engrossed, signed by the President and                                     
Secretary and transmitted to the House for consideration.                                           

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                                 Adjournment                                                     
                                                                                                    
Senator Ben Stevens moved and asked unanimous consent that the                                      
Senate stand in adjournment until 1:00 p.m., May 17, 2003. Without                                  
objection, the Senate adjourned at 1:32 p.m.                                                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                Kirsten Waid                        
                                                     Secretary of the Senate                        
                                                                                                    
                                                                    May 2003                        

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                             STANDING COMMITTEES                                                 
+ indicates teleconference                                                                        
= indicates bill previously heard/scheduled                                                       
                                                                                                    
                         COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS                                            
                                                                                                    
May 19        Monday                       Fahrenkamp 203             1:30 PM                     
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
+ SCR 12 BOROUGH INCORPORATION: UNORG AREAS                                                         
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                                   FINANCE                                                       
                                                                                                    
May 16        Friday                    Senate Finance 532            2:15 PM                     
              -- Time Change --                                                                     
+ HB 104 PAYMENT OF FISHERY BUSINESS TAX                                                            
+ HB 155 PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REQUIREMENTS                                                   
+ HB 226 ORGANIC FOOD                                                                               
+ HB 248 SALARY OF CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER                                                        
+ HCR 21 ALASKA ENERGY POLICY TASK FORCE                                                            
+ SB 211 REGULATIONS: NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION                                                       
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                     HEALTH, EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES                                         
                                                                                                    
May 16        Friday                          Butrovich 205           1:30 PM                     
+= HB 270 PHARMACIST LICENSING                                                                      
              <Above Bill Rescheduled from 5/14/03>                                                 
+ HB  25 HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIRECTIVES                                                            
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
+ HB  18 PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR CHILD'S DAMAGE                                                      
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                                  JUDICIARY                                                      
                                                                                                    
May 16        Friday                                Beltz 211         1:00 PM                     
+ HJR 22 PATRIOT ACT AND DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES                                                  
+ SJR 19 CONST. AM: PERMANENT FUND INCOME                                                           
+= SB 170 CRIMINAL LAW/SENTENCING/ PROBATION/PAROLE                                                 
              <Above Item Removed from Agenda>                                                      
+ HB 245 SUITS & CLAIMS: MILITARY/FIRE/DEFENSE                                                      
+= HB  86 INJUNCTIONS AGAINST PERMITTED PROJECTS                                                    
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                                                                                                    
May 17        Saturday                              Beltz 211       10:00 AM                      
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
                   ----------------------------------------                                      
                                                                                                    
                               LABOR & COMMERCE                                                  
                                                                                                    
May 17        Saturday                        Butrovich 205          12:00 PM                     
              -- Time and Location Change --                                                        
+             Confirmation Hearing:                                                                 
              Regulatory Commission of Alaska -                                                     
              Kate Giard                                                                            
              <Listen Only Teleconference>                                                          
                                                                                                    
May 19        Monday                                Beltz 211         8:00 AM                     
              -- Time Change --                                                                     
+ HB 305 UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS                                                         
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+ HB 288 CHANGING NAME OF DEPT OF COMM & ECON DEV.                                                  
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+ HB 252 OCC LICENSING: TERMS OF BD & CONT. EDUC                                                    
+ HB 270 PHARMACIST LICENSING                                                                       
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
+ HB  10 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS                                                  
              <Pending Referral>                                                                    
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
+= HB 195 INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CARE INSURANCE                                                          
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                                  RESOURCES                                                      
                                                                                                    
May 16        Friday                          Butrovich 205           3:30 PM                     
+= HB 283 COAL LEASES                                                                               
+= HCR 10 RESTORATION OF RIPARIAN HABITAT                                                           
+ SB 172 LIMIT ON OIL & GAS LEASE ACREAGE                                                           
+             Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                STATE AFFAIRS                                                    
                                                                                                    
May 17        Saturday                     Fahrenkamp 203           11:30 AM                      
              -- Time and Location Change --                                                        
              -- Meeting Rescheduled from 5/15/03 --                                                
+ HB 209 MUNI.TAX:  PROPERTY AFFECTED BY DISASTER                                                   
+ HB  10 GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE FOR PRIVATE GROUPS                                                  
+ HB  24 AGREEMENTS ON MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND GAME                                                  
+ SCR 13 CANNED SALMON FOR PRISONERS                                                                
+ SB 201 HOME & RESPITE CARE: CRIMINAL RECORDS                                                      
+ HB 215  ONE PERCENT FOR ART                                                                       
+ HB 280 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES:REGULATIONS                                                      
+ HJR 14 NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR GAMES                                                                  
+ SJR 20 US COAST GUARD ROTC IN ALASKA                                                              
+ SB 223 NAMING THE FERRY LITUYA                                                                    
              Bills Previously Heard/Scheduled                                                      
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                                TRANSPORTATION                                                   
                                                                                                    
May 17        Saturday                        Butrovich 205         11:00 AM                      
     SB 224 LOWER DWI FOR MINORS TO .02                                                             
     HB 251 MARINE PILOT FOR FOREIGN PLEASURE CRAFT                                                 
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                               JOINT COMMITTEES                                                  
                                                                                                    
                    CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON HB 75 & HB 76                                        
                                                                                                    
May 18        Sunday                    Senate Finance 532           12:00 PM                     
= HB  75 APPROP: OPERATING BUDGET/LOANS/FUNDS                                                       
= HB  76 APPROP:MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET                                                                
              Depts to be announced